Low-Fat Nilla-Nana Chocolate Chip Muffins

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   Preheat oven to 375F (190C).

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   In a large bowl, combine the sugar and the egg and blend well.

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   Add the mashed bananas, applesauce, and yogurt and stir to combine.

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   Stir in the chocolate chips.

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   In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

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   Make a well in the center of the flour mixture and pour the wet ingredients into the well.

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   Stir until just blended.

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   The batter will be lumpy.

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   Pour the batter evenly into the two 8-cup muffin pans that have been well greased or lined with paper muffin cups.

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    Bake for 10 to 15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of a muffin comes out clean.

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    This is a light-colored muffin so be careful not to overbake.

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    Let the muffins cool in the pan for 2 to 3 minutes, then carefully remove and place on a wire rack to cool.

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    NOTE: You can substitute two 4-oz jars of banana baby food (such as Gerber) for the applesauce and use just 1 ripe banana.

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    Or try other baby food fruits such as pineapple, apple or plum.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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